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Why every business, big or small, should consider applying to register trademarks

Erik K Pelton

Listed to this brief video (less than 3 minutes) as I discuss the many benefits adding up to show why trademark registration is an incredibly valuable investment for an small business, new business, established business, old business, or big businesses – for any business!

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Infographic | Is it possible to register trademarks with asian characters in Colombia?

Olartemoure Blog

It is not so common, but… When trying to register trademarks in Colombia, the most common thing people and companies do is use the Latin alphabet , although it is possible to register trademarks that are typed in other writing systems. In conclusion: . www.olartemoure.com. www.olartemoure.com.

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Powering-down Use of Registered Trademarks in Comparative Advertising

JD Supra Law

Section 22 of the Canadian Trademarks Act prohibits the use of a registered trademark “in a manner that is likely to have the effect of depreciating the value of the goodwill attaching thereto”. By: Stikeman Elliott LLP

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How to Register a Foreign Registered Trademark in the US Without Use (Section 44)

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you obtain a US registration for a foreign registered trademark? Many international trademark owners are familiar with the Madrid Protocol where you file your first trademark application in your home country. Afterwards, you file a Madrid application designating multiple foreign countries.

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China Starts Registering Trademarks Filed for NFTs and Virtual Goods in the Metaverse

JD Supra Law

The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently approved a slew of marks filed for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and other goods and services for use in the metaverse.

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How to Trademark in Metaverse: Is it possible to register trademarks for virtual goods?

Patent Trademark Blog

What may have been unimaginable years ago has become a genuine concern for trademark owners who care about the virtual world. Yes, you can register trademarks for virtual goods with the USPTO. How do you trademark in the metaverse? What are examples of virtual goods that can be trademarked?

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A New China Trademark Trojan Horse: Hold Registered Trademarks Ransom by the Filing of Bogus Non-Use Cancellations

IP Tech Blog

Non-Use Cancellation in China Article 49 of the Chinese Trademark Law provides: “Where a registered trademark … has not been used for three years consecutively without a proper reason, any organization or individual may apply to the trademark bureau for revocation of the said registered trademark.”